Fluclox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 95.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia
- Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
- Intramuscular and intravenous administration for adults and elderly
- Dosage reduced for children
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased level of Fluclox in blood for prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects of gastrointestinal tract
- Rashes, urticaria, purpura
- Interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in the treatment of patients with an allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
Reduction in dose in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular and intrapleural administration
- Administration in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, Keep out of the reach of children